My sister have lost her zest for life. What options are there to promote a better mood?

Posted by: Anonymous

Date Entered: Sep 23, 2009

Last Update: Sep 23, 2009 - 11:47 AM

My sister is very down and has lost her zest for life. She is often tearful and doesn’t want to go out or do anything that’s fun anymore. I have tried to cheer her up but she can’t snap out of it. She broke up with her fiancé recently but never talks about it. I read that herbs put people in a better mood.

Your sister may be suffering from Depression

Posted by: Deborah Grant

Date Entered: Sep 23, 2009

It seems as if your sister may be suffering from depression and if this is the case, Herbal Medicine is highly effective in the treatment of mild/moderate depression. There are several anti-depressant and mood-enhancing herbs. Herbal treatment usually starts to make a difference within 7-10 days. Lifestyle and nutrition also need to be discussed in order to get the best possible results from the treatment.

Essential oils can help to lighten and uplift one's mood

Posted by: Beverley Hawkins

Date Entered: Sep 23, 2009

Essential oils can help to lighten and uplift one's mood. Just the right blend applied in massages, baths, diffusers and personal perfumes can all be helpful at such times. When deciding which essential oils to use in a blend there are a number of things to consider and as many symptoms as possible should be taken into account.

For instance if the person is restless one would include the more calming essential oils such as, Roman Chamomile, German Chamomile, Clary Sage, Lavender, Sandalwood and Ylang Ylang in the blend. On the other hand however if the sufferer were lethargic it would be more useful to include some of the more uplifting essential oils such as Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine, Neroli, Tangerine, Orange and Rose in the blend. Neroli can be a wonderful addition to any blend if the person is suffering from anxiety as well as depression. As so many different essential oils are useful in fighting depression it is also important to take into consideration each individuals own personal smell preferences.